Joe Jackson taken to hospital after Las Vegas car crash

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LAS VEGAS — Police say Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, has been taken to the hospital after a car crash in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police said Friday the Jackson family patriarch was riding as a passenger in a car when it was hit by another vehicle that was attempting to make a left-hand turn. The crash west of the Strip happened just after 11 a.m. Friday.

The 88-year-old was taken to University Medical Center for observation after complaining of injury. No additional details on his condition were available.

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 19: Joe Jackson attends the Premiere of ‘Sicario’ during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2015 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Police said the other vehicle was cited for failing to yield the right of way but that there were no signs of impairment for either driver.